What is Weightlifter’s Shoulder and How to Manage it?

Weightlifter’s Shoulder Pain and Injury
“Weightlifter’s shoulder” is the layman term given to a condition known as distal clavicular osteolysis where high stresses placed on the acromioclavicular joint (where the clavicle/collarbone meets the acromion of the shoulder blade) causes pathology to occur here. The findings made on ultrasound investigation of the affected acromioclavicular joint include: Bone resorption (absorption back into
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What is the Best Treatment for Bursitis in the Shoulder?

Subacromial bursitis
Michael Fulmer of the Detroit Tigers, Vetern Felix Hernandez of the Mariners and New York Knicks Kristaps Prizingis have all been sidelined this year with shoulder bursitis, or, in medical terminology “Subacromial Bursitis”. That term might seem like a foreign language at first but if you break it down it makes a lot more sense:
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What is the Best Treatment for Bursitis in the Shoulder?

Subacromial Bursitis
Michael Fulmer of the Detroit Tigers, Vetern Felix Hernandez of the Mariners and New York Knicks Kristaps Prizingis have all been sidelined this year with shoulder bursitis, or, in medical terminology “Subacromial Bursitis”. That term might seem like a foreign language at first but if you break it down it makes a lot more sense:
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Treating Rotator Cuff Injury

Treating Rotator Cuff Injury
Shoulder pain the most commonly experienced muscular pain in medical practice. With multiple factors to blame, rotator cuff injury can lead to cuff tear and unbearable shoulder pain. Pain in the shoulder joint restricts the movement of arms, neck, and head. This injury is most commonly experienced by the athletes. Rotator cuff tear: Rotator cuff
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When to Consider Torn Bicep Surgery

torn bicep surgery
Bicep tendon tears can occur either as a result of injury or from overuse. While most cases may be corrected by simpler treatment methods, the most severe ones will require torn bicep surgery. To get a better idea of what is involved in a torn bicep muscle, here is a look at the two different
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3 Telltale Signs that your Shoulder Pain is a Serious Condition

The shoulder joint can withstand a significant amount of impact. This is why if your shoulder hurts, you may not realize the severity of the condition. Here are a few telltale signs your shoulder pain is due to a serious underlying condition and requires urgent medical attention. Immobility / Frozen Shoulder If you experience an
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PRP Therapy for Knee and Shoulder Pain

Disabling stiffness, throbbing pain, inflammation swelling and redness are some symptoms of chronic knee and shoulder osteoarthritis pain. Fortunately, regenerative therapy treatments offer new hope for pain patients. Conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system can cause further degeneration and negatively impact your quality of life. Individuals suffering from severe pain and limited mobility may feel the
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What is Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis?

Symptoms of Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis
The acromioclavicular joint also is known as AC joint is located at the top of the shoulder. Arthritis in this area is known as acromioclavicular joint arthritis and is typically indicated by experiencing pain, tenderness, soreness, and reduced range of motion in the shoulder(s). This type of arthritis can take many forms. For instance, it
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Labrum Tears In The Shoulder

Shoulder Surgery for Labrum Tear
All different age groups of people suffer shoulder tears of the labrum. Athletes involved in overhead sports like baseball, volleyball or swimming are more susceptible because the repetitive stress causes labral tears over time. The labrum keeps your shoulder joint in the proper position. It is a disc made of cartilage and is attached to
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Overview of the Rotator Cuff from an Arizona Orthopedic Surgeon

Shoulder Conditions
The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the scapula (shoulder blade). The broad ligament that surrounds the shoulder joint is the capsule, which stabilizes the joint. Along with the capsule are four muscles and their tendons, which make up the rotator cuff.   The rotator cuff helps
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